Antiphonal duetting in Steere's liocichla (Liocichla steerii): Male song individuality and correlation between habitat and duetting behavior
Journal
Ecological Research
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
2
Pages
311-314
Date Issued
2006
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Abstract
Abstract We studied duet song and vocal duetting behavior in an endemic Taiwanese passerine, Steere's liocichla ( Liocichla steerii ). We found that the leading male song in duets was highly individualistic. Also, we found duetting behavior varied significantly across different habitat types. Females were more likely to answer male songs in densely vegetated, steep forest habitat compared to open agricultural habitat. These findings provide quantitative evidence for vocal individuality for a duet song and provide tentative support for the idea that females are duetting to reveal their location to their mates.
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